Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS)

Controlling the Climate in a Grocery Store

Understanding micro-climates is the key to grasping ventilation strategies

February 11, 2021

A well-designed grocery store starts with understanding the individual micro-climates that are found throughout each store.

Greenheck Announces North Carolina Manufacturing Expansion

Will support increased demand for Greenheck DOAS and TAP products

June 21, 2019

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Greenheck announced that it will expand its manufacturing facilities in Shelby, North Carolina.

Toshiba Carrier VRF Rooftop Unit - The ACHR News

A Look at the Evolving Rooftop Unit Market

Trends and evolution in DOAS, motors, and controls get things started for RTUs

Robert Beverly

May 27, 2019

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Progress continues in terms of rooftop unit performance and better, cheaper maintenance. Technology seems to be making a leap in terms of what kind of equipment one might find up there.

Dedicated outdoor air systems like this one are becoming more common in commercial settings. - The ACHR News

Comfort and Efficiency Challenge the Air Movement Industry

Manufacturers and contractors discuss design practices

Angela D. Harris

May 13, 2019

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Designing a forced-air system for proper air movement and efficiency is a challenge faced by multiple players in the HVAC industry.

Reznor, a brand of Nortek Global HVAC: DOAS/RTU Combo

April 8, 2019

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This drop-in replacement fits many existing roof curbs. It has a 1-inch-thick R13 foam-insulated panel cabinet, multiple configurable options, and a small footprint.

Greenheck: DOAS Line

April 1, 2019

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Expanded for high percentage and 100 percent outside air, the re-engineered rooftop ventilator models RV-110 and RVE-180 with energy recovery offer capacities up to 18,000 cfm, up to 70 tons of packaged cooling, and 1,200 MBH indirect gas-fired heating.

Nortek's original building. - The ACHR News

Nortek Celebrates 100 Years in HVAC

Its StatePoint technology to be used in Facebook date center

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

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Nortek is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but judging by the breadth of activity across its various operations, it’s moving like a company half its age. It is also using some perspective in an effort to position itself to make the most of facility trends.

Utilizing VRF and DOAS for High-Performance Building Applications

Joe Cefaly

September 17, 2018

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An increased awareness of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is one trend driving demand for better-performing ventilation systems. Building occupants have a greater awareness of the importance of IEQ and how it can be affected by climate and population density.

Munters Strengthens its Position in the US Market for Air Treatment Solutions

Three contracts signed with leading U.S. supermarkets

May 3, 2017

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Munters Group announced it has secured three new contracts over the past 12 months with leading U.S. retail chains. The contracts are in line with Munters’ strategy to strengthen its position in the U.S. market and to capture the trend where customers are keen to shift to more advanced and energy efficient solutions. Through Munters’ solutions, customers are able to maintain specified humidity levels, while at the same time reducing energy costs.

New Desert Aire Website Goes Live

Consulting and dynamic resources now available

February 1, 2017

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The new Desert Aire website provides consulting/specifying engineers, mechanical contracting professionals, and building owner/operators with a dynamic resource for selecting dehumidification solutions and dedicated outdoor air systems for indoor environments.